In this year’s Drug Abuse Prevention and Control (DAPC) Week celebration, the Dangerous Drugs Board, the Colombo Plan Drug Advisory Programme (CPDAP), and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency come together to hold The National Secretariats Meeting at the Conrad Manila Hotel from November 13 to 16.

The meeting will review and discuss the progress of drug demand and supply reduction activities in the region and identify trends and demographics of drug use.

The event featured discussions on intricate subjects, including the presentation of the Philippine Anti-Illegal Drugs Strategy by Assistant Secretary Maria Belen Angelita Matibag, Deputy Executive Director for Operations of the DDB, and an overview of the Philippine Drug Abuse Situation by PDEA Director III Wardley Getalla.

Dangerous Drugs Board Chairman Catalino Cuy and Colombo Plan Secretary General Dr. Benjamin Reyes were present during the event. Meanwhile, Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa conveyed a video message during the opening ceremony.

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